4K Enrollment
4K is a non-compulsory program that is designed to meet the needs of children who have been identified as needing additional services so they can be successful in Kindergarten.
The Center for Child Development Goals:
- Provides a healthy, safe and nurturing learning environment
- Encourages emotional, social, physical and intellectual development
- Make learning fun to develop lifelong learners
- Supports language development, creativity and an appreciation of fine arts and music
- Motivates successfully interaction with other children and adults in a cooperative environment which promotes decision making, peaceful resolution of conflicts and respect for others
- Work in partnership with parents to meet the needs of each child to ensure their success
Eligibility
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Child must be 4 on or before September 1 of the current school year – Original Birth Certificate (Long Form) required and Immunization Certificate (most recent)
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Child must reside with family in Richland School District Two
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2 Proofs of residency must be provided – Mortgage statement or rental agreement and 1 current utility bill
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Families must meet 1 of the following criteria to be eligible:
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Developmental Readiness- Dial 4 Screening will be administered to all families who complete their application and provide all required documents (school and Title1/Cerdep paperwork) within application timeframe
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Free/reduced lunch status- Family income verification must be provided which may include pay stubs, tax returns, or W-2 forms; or Medicaid eligibility
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Other risk factors- May include an IEP, speech services, ESOL, family size
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CFCD has 32 classrooms in 19 elementary schools. HOWEVER space is limited. Due to limited space, not everyone who applies will receive a spot